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Cumberland

Envigo cited for animal welfare violations

The Envigo research facility in Cumberland County, the largest dog-breeding facility in the state of Virginia, has once again caught the attention of state legislators ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 23, 2021 3:50 pm

Thanksgiving foods

FARMVILLE THE MAGAZINE

Thanksgiving foods ranked, pick the best from 1 to 10

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. While nothing makes me happier than getting to spend time with family and express gratitude for all of ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Sunday, November 21, 2021 8:00 am

Farmville

Dance classes offered for grownups

Many of the area’s adults have children or grandchildren who take dance classes at the renowned Five Pointes Dance Center on South Main Street in ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Saturday, November 20, 2021 10:33 am

Cumberland

Animal control amendment passed

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday, Nov. 9, to amend the county’s Animal Control Ordinance to ban at-large poultry. November marked the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:50 pm

Buckingham

‘Drag all of us out’

Mask issue halts School Board meeting Buckingham County’s newly-passed medical freedom resolution recently came into question following the shutdown of a county School Board meeting ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 5:47 pm

Lifestyle Main

Social clubs visit LCVA

Two local social groups for young boys and girls, the Fresh Boyz Club and the Social Butterflies, gathered at the Longwood Center for the Visual ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 18, 2021 4:12 pm

Education

Leadership changes come to BCPS

Some leadership changes are coming to Buckingham County Public Schools (BCPS) after the School Board appointed a new member and hired an interim superintendent. During ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 am

Cumberland

Forestry removed from Land Use Program

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to remove forestry from the county’s Land Use Program, increasing taxes for residents who currently receive ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 am

prince edward county public schools

Crews respond to school bus collision

Numerous first responders were on scene Thursday, Nov. 12, after one Prince Edward County Public Schools (PECPS) bus rear-ended another in front of the elementary ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3:35 pm

COVID-19

Vaccination efforts continue

As areas in the U.S. are beginning to see rises in COVID-19 cases, the Piedmont Health District is celebrating several successful vaccination events as the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:00 am

Farmville

Adopt an Esh Angel

An angel “tree” has been set up at Amish Originals on Main Street in Farmville for the Esh family. The eight children, ranging in age ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 12, 2021 7:15 am

Cumberland

Family injured by drunk driver

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for a local couple and their new baby who were badly injured over the weekend ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 12, 2021 7:02 am

Farmville

Toys for Tots kicks off

Donations are now being accepted for this year’s Marine Toys for Tots program. Founded in 1947 by Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks, the national ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:37 pm

Buckingham

SUP approved for Riverstone Solar

The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors has approved a special use permit (SUP) for the 149-Megawatt (MW) Riverstone Solar project to be located in the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 4:33 pm

Lifestyle Main

Tree lighting scheduled

The Town of Farmville’s Christmas tree has finally made its way to the center of Main Street Plaza. Decked out in ornaments and bows, the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:46 pm

LIFESTYLES

Blake becomes stew master

Taft Carter, right, stands with nephew, Tim Blake, while Blake is completing his very first perfect and authentic Brunswick stew by himself, making him Cumberland ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am

Buckingham

Children can now get the COVID vaccine

Children ages 5-11 are now able to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, and local kids have wasted no time seeking protection against COVID-19. According to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am

Local

Murals add pop of color to Southside SPCA

Fun and lively murals featuring colorful dogs, cats, puppies and kittens now line the walls throughout the Southside SPCA shelter in Meherrin. Local artist Audrey ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 6:00 am

BUSINESS

The Fishin’ Pig to relocate

Farmville residents will soon have even easier access to barbecue, brews and more as The Fishin’ Pig prepares to leave its Kingsville location and move ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4:34 pm

Local

Crossroads audit completed

After two rounds of forensic auditing with no unlawful misappropriation of funds found, the Crossroads Community Services Board (CCSB) has finally had its name cleared ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 1:00 pm

Farmville

Statue relocation on the horizon

Town officials are preparing to sign a contract which would see the former High Street Confederate statue moved to its final resting place in the ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 11:00 am

Cumberland

Electrical issues spark house fire

An electrical issue is believed to have been the cause of a Tuesday afternoon house fire on Belle Road in Cumberland. According to Cumberland Volunteer ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, November 5, 2021 9:00 am

Farmville

Pairet’s closing

Main Street staple to shut doors for good Longwood students and locals have been rushing to 140 N. Main Street in the last week to ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Thursday, November 4, 2021 4:07 pm

Cumberland

Christmas Mother extends application deadline

The Cumberland Christmas Mother program has extended its deadline for applications. Each year, the program helps bring holiday joy to hundreds of area families by ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Wednesday, November 3, 2021 6:00 am

Buckingham

Organization aids wild cat colonies

A Charlottesville-based nonprofit is helping to improve the lives of feral cats and reduce wild cat colonies throughout central Virginia, including in Buckingham and Cumberland ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:34 pm

COVID-19

Pfizer authorized for children ages 5-11

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5-11. Meanwhile, the Piedmont Health District ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 2:30 pm

Cumberland

$290,000 raised for Esh children

Community members, family, friends and even strangers have successfully raised over $290,000 to help with medical bills and other expenses of the children whose parents ... Read more

by Alexa Massey, Friday, October 29, 2021 5:27 pm

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